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\VILLIAM l3. POTER AND FRANK E. CASE, OF SCHENEC"ADY, NEiV YORK, ASSIGNORS TO THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, OF NEiV YORK.

SERIES-PARALLEL CONTROLLER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 583,985, dated June 8, 1897.

Application filed October 10, 189". Serial No. 608M154. (N model.)

To all whom it may concern: one relation of the motor-circuits and inde- Be it known that we, VILLIAM B. POTTER pendentlystarting and controlling them while and FRANK E. CASE, citizens of the United so connected. States, residing at Schenectady, in the county It further provides means for preventing 55 of Schenectady, State of New York, have inthe actuating of the cutout switches except vented certain new and useful Improvements when the controlling devices are adjusted for in Series-Parallel Controllers, (Case No. 439,) a certain relation of the motor-circuits, and of which the following is a specification. also means for preventing the establishing of The present invention has for one of its oba new motor combination after a cut-out 60 1o jects to reduce the vertical height of the reswitch has been thrown.

sistance-switch cylinder, at the same time A further object of the invention is to promaintainingthenecessaryinsulation between vide a certain amount of lateral movement the contacts thereon. This feature of the infor the reversing and commutating switchvention is accomplished by providing two sets blades, so that they may adjust themselves 65 i5 ofstationary brushes or contact devices adaptwith relation to the stationary contacts, but ed to engage with the contacts carried by the at the same time be positively actuated in an resistance-switch cylinder. The brushes are angular direction. located, preferably, at points diametrically The invention also relates to certain deopposite and, as the cylinder reciprocates, are tails of construction, which are more fully de- 70 adapted to engage therewith and vary the rescribed, and pointed out in the claims.

sistance of the motor-circuit. I11 the accompanying drawings attached to A further object of the invention consists and made a part of this specification, Figure in arranging the contacts on. the resistance- 1 is a plan view of an apparatus embodying cylinder and the stationarybrushesin such reour invention. Fig. 2 is a side elevation. 75 lation that the making or breaking of the cir- Fig. 3 is a horizontal section. Fig. at is a cuit between them is alternately performed, transverse section taken on the line 4 4: of first on one side of the cylinder and then on Fig. 1; Fig. 5, a section showing the lower the other. This reduces to a minimum the liapart of the controller, taken on the line 5 5 of bility of arcing between adjacent contacts or Fig. 3; Fig. 6, an end view of the commutat- 80 o brushes, the time interval between their oping-switch; Fig. 7, a sectional view of the eration being double that of the ordinary concommutatin g and cut-out switches; Fig. 8, an struction, where a single set of brushes is 0111- end view of the blow-out magnet with the ployed. casing in section, and Fig. 9 a diagram of A further object of the invention is to connections. 8 5 economize space. This is accomplished by In general our controller consists of a re mounting the reversing-switches on the base sistance-switch comprising two sets of conof the controller inside of the inner periphery tacts mounted on segments actuated by a of the resistance-switch cylinder in such a common shaft and operating handle. Loa manner that the latter is free to operate. cated inside of the resistance-switch, but in- 0 The supports or spiders 'for the cylinder bedependent thereof,are the reversing-switches, ing located some distance above the lower andasystem of interlock is provided between edge thcreofa sufficient amount of vertical the operating-handles of the resistance and space is provided for the switches. reversingswitches. Extending outward from The invention further has for its object to one end of the main caseinclosing the switches 5 provide a blow-out magnet simple in 0011- is a smaller case, in which are located the com struction, easy to remove for inspection Or mutating and cut-out switches. Asystem of repairs, and with its energizing-coils included interlock is provided between the commutatin separate circuits. ing and resistance switches and also between The invention also has for its object to prothe com mutating and cut-out switches. [CO vide cut-out switches in conjunction with a A is the operating-lever, secured to the vercontroller capable of establishing more than tical shaft A of the resistance switch A .with two sets or contacts A" and A.

mounted at the top in a bearing carried by the top of the case B and at the bottom in a bearing formed by an upwardly-extending portion of the base B, cored out in the center to reduce the weight. As thelowerbearing supports the entire weight of the resistance-switch, a ball-thrust bearing 13' is provided consisting of a row of balls between two hardened plates 13, the upper one being seated against a shoulder on the shaft A, the lower one resting on a portion of the projection of the base B Mounted on the top of the case B is a segmental rack B, adapted to hold the lever A in any desired position by means of the lock B The resistan ce-switch A Fig. 3, is provided These are situated at diametrically opposite points on segments carried by the shaft A. The segments are made of insulating materialfor example, woodand are divided into strips A separated by small spaces a which compensate for any expansion of the insulating material. Mounted on the shaft A are two spiders C and 0, provided with polygonal faces on their outer peripheries, to which are secured the insulating-strips A. Situated on the sides of the switch are rows of verticallyextending contact-brushes D D. These are adapted to vary the resistance of the circuit as the resistance-switch A reciprocates. The contacts on the switch and the brushes bear such a relation to each other that the circuit is changed first at D, then at D, in a manner hereinafter described.

Extending verticallyare two square pieces of wood D and D secured at the bottom to brackets E, which are bolted to the base 13 of the inclosing case and secured to the top by suitable means. These pieces form the supports for the cable terminals D and their connecting-brushes D The brushes may be of any desired construction and are prefer ably provided with a certain amount of spring to enable them to make good contact with the contacts on the resistance-switch. The ends of the brushes are provided with tips I), which are somewhat pointed. These are to draw the arc to a place where it can be conveniently disrupted. Surrounding the contact-brushes are rectangular chutes E Figs. 3, 5, and 8. These restrict the direction of the arc and at the same time insulate the pole-pieces E of the blow-out magnet E and the brushes D The blow-out magnet E comprises a plurality of coils These are mounted on a vertically-extemling core E" and are separated from one another by the pole-pieces E and suitable insulation. The core E is secured at the top and bottom to enlarged pole-pieces F Figs. 3 and 8, the remainderbeing smaller, as indicated by the dotted line H.

The blow-out magnets and arc-deflectors are adapted to be swung outwardly, for the purpose of inspecting the brushes or contacts 011 the resistance-cylinder, by means of the handle The bracket-s E, which support the rectangular pieces of wood D D are provided with projections, forming lower bearings for the vertically-extending shafts F and G. The latter are provided at the top with bearings secured to the top of the easing. Mounted in the projecting ends of the pole-pieces F are pins F and G the former being adapted to engage with the arms F when it is desired to lock the blow-out-magnet structure in position and the latter to operate as pivots when it is swung outwardly.

It is evident that the improvements in blowout magnets which we have invented and described could be readily applied to forms of switches other than the one which we have described in this case, and we aim to include such an application of our invention in the scope of our claims.

The handle is secured to the arm 1 by suitable rivets. Mounted in the arm F is a pin E, and engaging therewith is a forked arm G, (shown in dotted lines, Fig. 3,) keyed to the vertically-extending shaft G. Mounted on the upper portion of the shaft F, Fig. 8, is an arm F engaging with the pin F and adapted, when in the position shown, to prevent the blow-out magnet from moving outward. Situated between the pole-piece F" and the top of the casing ii is a fork F, Figs. 1 and S, in which the pin l travels and by which it is guided. A similar construction is shown on the opposite side, except that i is made in the form of a loop and forms a center about which the magnet is swung. I is a vertically-extending cover adapted to protect the inclosed apparatus and is secured in any desired manner.

iVhen it is desired to inspect the blow-out magnet and arc-restrainin g chutes, the cover I is removed, the handle E lifted slightly, releasing the lug E Fig. 5, from engagement with the outer frame, and a movement to the left of the handle will cause the pin E, mounted in the arm F, to move toward the front, and at the same time the arm G will also be moved. The slot G, into which the pin G projects, is arranged to compensate for this angular movement. The lug F of the arm F, moving around the shaft F as a center, will, after a certain movement, release the pin F, mounted on the pole-piece F The pin G being in the left-hand end of the slot and held from lateral movement by the arm G, will act as a center, and the magnetic structure can be swung outward by hand. The arms F and G, being keyed to the shafts F and G respectively, operate to move the top of the magnet structure in a manner corresponding to the arms at the bottom.

It wili be seen from the above that the magnet structure as a unit is moved forward away from the brushes for a certain distance in a straight line before it is moved around pins G as a center. This enables the chutes E to clear the ends D of the brushes.

The reversiiig-switches J .1, Figs. 3, 4:, and

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5, are mounted on wooden bases or backs, in which the layers of wood are at right angles to each other, for the purpose of reducing the warping to a minimum. The switches are vertically disposed in the controller-casing and are provided with feet J bolted to the base B The upper portions are secured by means of rods J On the outer surfaces of the bases are mounted the binding-posts J' for the cable-terminal. This permits the ready inspection of the parts and reduces the complication when it is necessary to make changes in the connections. On the inner surfaces of the bases are mounted the stationary contact-blades J These are connected to the motors in a manner to be hereinafter described. The stationary contacts are provided with spring-blades J engaging with both sides of the movable blades J carried by the support J The latter is made of fiber or other insulating material, and secured to its outer periphery by screws are the blades J The center or hub J is made of metal and provided with a square opening, through which the operating-shaft K extends. The switches are actuated by the shaft K, supported at its outer extremities by suitable bearings in the vertical sides of the casing B and prevented from lateral movement by suit-able shoulders formed thereon. To permit the switches to adjust themselves in case the shaft K gets out of line or the switchbases out of parallel, a limited universal movement is provided for each support J The square opening in the hub J 9 tapers from the center to the outside, as shown in Figs. at and 7. This acts as a universal joint, permitting a certain amount of lateral movement independent of the shaft, but positively actuating the switch in its angular movement. The switches J and J are so located on the base with respect to each other and the resistance-switch that the latter surrounds the former and is free to reciprocate as the handle A is actuated.

To guard against the simultaneous operation of the resistance and reversing switches, an interlock is provided. Mounted on the vertical shaft A, Figs. 3 and 4-, is a cam L, and engaging therewith is a cam-roller L, mounted in the end of the arm L The latter has on its outer end a circular portion adapted to pass through a bushing in the casing and engage with the hole L Fig. 2, in the operating-lever K of the reversing-switch when the latter is in the center or off position. This locks the reversing-switch in such a position that the movable blades J 7 are as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 5, and the circuit is interrupted at a number of points, which guards against the accidental starting of the train in the event of the motorman leaving his position.

011 the operating-lever K is a projection K extending both sides of the center, preventing the reversing-switch from being operated when the resistance-switch is in other than its "off position. The throw of the arm L is sufficient to cause the end to project through the lever K for looking it. The spring L is utilized to return it to the position shown.

Mounted in an inclosing casing M, forming an extension of the main case B, are the commutating and cut-out switches. (Illustrated more particularly in Figs. 1, 3, 6, and '7.)

The stationary contacts N, Figs. 6 and 7, are mounted on a base or support N, secured to the base by means of brackets N On the back of the base are the binding-posts N which are connected to the motor-circuits in a manner to be hereinafter described. The bearings for the operating-shaft N" are sup ported by the top of the casin g M. Mounted 011 the shaft N' is a segment N of insulating material, to which are secured the contacts N in any suitable manner. The hub of the segment N is provided with a square hole of the same construction as that of the reversing-switches, and the switch centers itself in the same manner.

Secured to the shaft N' is a lever 0, Figs. 1 and 2, and connected therewith is a rod 0, extending upward to the lever 0 carried by the shaft 0 which is mounted in suitable bearings and extending laterally across the front of the controller just inside of the easing, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Mounted on the right-hand corner of the casing B in a suitable bearing is asegmental bevel-gear P, meshing with a similar one P, keyed to the shaft 0. The gear P is formed with a projection, to which is secured the operating-lever P Keyed to the shaft 0 directly over the lever L is a cam Q, Fig. i, provided with an opening (shown in dotted lines) into which the pin Q is adapted to be forced when the bell-crank lever Q is operated by means of the pin Q3, carried by the arm L The bellcrank lever Q is supported by a U-shaped forging bolted to a projection on the frame of the casing 13.

hen it is desired to operate the commutating-switch for changing the motor connections from series to parallel, or vice versa, the resistance-switch is brought to the off position and with the reversing-switch lever K in its extreme right or left hand position, which will bring the operating parts to the relation shown in the drawings. The lever P can be moved forward or back, depending upon the position it previously occupied, and motion will be transmitted through the oper ating mechanism to the segment N of the commutating-switch. In the event of the resistance-switch being in other than its off position the pin Q will have been forced upward into the hole Q; or Q in the cam Q and prevent the rotation of the shaft 0 If the commutatings witch is in other than its series or parallel position, the pin Q will engage with the outer surface of the cam Q and m ovement of the resistance-switeh will be pre- Vented.

To provide for cutting a disabled motor or motors out of circuit and limiting the operation of the resistance-switch, separate cutout switches are provided for each motor, so

arranged that they actuate a common limiting device when thrown from their normal position. The cut-out switches,of which there are four, are best shown in Figs. 1, 6, and 7. R cuts out motor M", R motor M R motor M, and R motor M The switches are provided with two blades 7' and 7", pivoted to vertical contact-pieces risuitably insulated from the base 13 The blades are connected together by the insulating-piece 1*, which serves as an operating-handle for throwing the blades into engagement with the piece S, which connects the blades together when a motor is cut out of circuit.

Midway between switches R R and R R are two parallel shafts S S. These are mounted in suitable bearings, and keyed thereto are arms S engaging with the switches when they are thrown to cut out a motor. Projecting from the left-hand bearing of the shaft N, Fig. '7, is a lug S which forms a bearing for the spring-pressed plunger S The latter is provided with a suitable bearing at the bottom, and a spring S holds the disk S of the plunger in the position shown. In the hub of the lever O is a hole S (shown in dotted lines,) into which the plunger S is forced when a cut-out switch is thrown. Assuming, for example, that the motors are running in multiple and trouble occurs with the motor M, the resistance-switch is brought to the off position, the one shown in the drawings, and the commutatingswitch thrown to the series position. The switch R is then thrown so that the blades engage with the short-circuiting piece S and the handle r engaging with the lever S in its downward movement, depresses the latter, which rotates the shaft S, causing the cam S to engage with the under surface of the disk S and raise it. The end of the plunger S" is then inserted in the hole S of the lever 0, locking the latter against further movement. In cutting motor M out the switch B would be thrown and the action of the interlock would be the same as with motor M". When switch R or R is thrown, the interlock is operated through the medium of the shaftS and the cam S The operation of the controller with respect to the cut-out switches in the present invention differs from that of others with which we are familiar, in that while two separate and distinct relations of the motor connections may be established and the motors started and stopped in the usual manner while so connected, the cut out switches can only be operated when the motors are in the series relation. This prevents the unbalancing of the system which would result if one motor of a pair was cut out, leaving its mate to be subjected to twice the normal potential.

In this application we claim, broadly, a controller having a plurality of separate means for controlling the motors with cutout switches, which can be operated only when one of the said means is employed and, after the switch or switches are thrown, cutting out a motor or motors, preventing the establishing of new relations of the motor-circuits.

Referring to Fig. 9, A and A represent the two segments of the rheostatic switch A hese are provided with horizontal rows of contacts adapted to bridge the brushes in the rows D and D when the switch is reciprocated.

In circuit with each pair of brushes is an energizing-coil ofthe blow-out magnet, which creates a strong field largely local at the point where the circuit is interrupted and one proportional to the amount of current flowing in that particular circuit. This construction presents advantages over a single energizing-coil for the magnet structure in that there is no waste of current consumed in energizing a large number of contacts, but a field is created at the point where itis most needed.

The contacts and brushes have been shown as developed on the same plane in Fig. 9, and a movement to the left of the contactsegments A A with respect to the brushes D and D will coincide with the movement indicated by the arrow in Fig. 1.

Assuming that the switch A has been moved so that the contacts engage with the rows of stationary brushes, current will enter at the trolley T, pass through the resistance T, through the coil E of the blow-out magnet to the brush 2, thence to its adjacent brush by means of the cont-act on A which spans them, to brush 2 of row D to its adjacent brush, thence by bus-wire a to the cutout switch R reversing-switch J, armature of M, reversing-switch J, field of M, reversing-switch J, cut-out switch R cut-out switch R", reversing-switch J, armature of M reversing-switch J, held of M cut-out switch R commutating-switch N cut-out switch R, reversing-switch J, armature of M reversing-switch J, field of M cut-out switch R',cut-out switch R,reversing-switch J, armature of M, reversing-switch J, field of M, cut-out switch R, to ground. This connects the four motors in series with suitable resistance. A further movement of the switch A to the left will close the circuit through brushes 3 and 3, then f and at, which reduces the resistance of the circuit a predetermined amount. So far the circuit has been com- It will be noted that from are arranged the time interval is double that which it would be if a single set of brushes and contacts were employed. With the commutating -switch set as shown the motors are connected in series and the resistance can be out out of or into circuit at will, forming a simple rheostatic controller for the motors.

hen it is desired to run the motors at a higher speed, the contacts N of the commutating-switch are moved to the position shown in dotted lines, which connects the motors in series-parallel relation. The circuit enters by way of trolley T, resistance T, blow-out coil E brush 2, thence to its adjacent brush by means of the contact on A to blowout coil E to brush 2 and its adjacent brush by means of the upper contact on A", bus a, brushes 1 and 1, blow-out coil E multiple brushes 4:, commutating-switch N cut-out switch R, reversing-switch J, armature of M reversing-switch J, field of M cut-out switch R, cut-out switch R, reversing-switch J, armature of M reversing-switch J, field of M", cut-out switch R, to ground. Starting back at brush 2 and bus a, a second circuit is through cut-out switch RZreversing-switch J, armature of M, reversing-switch J, field of M, cut-out switch R cut-out switch R reversing-switch J, armature of M reversingswitch J, field of M cut-out switch R to commutating switch N to ground. This completes the circuit of the series-parallel combination, and a further movement of the resistance-switch A to the left cuts out resistance until the motors are connected directly between the trolley T and ground. In connection with the brushes 4, 19, 2O, 21, and 22 it will be noted that a number of them are connected in multiple. This is to insure good contactbetween the stationary and in oving parts and to carry the heavy current.

In case trouble occurs with motor H the commutatingswitch N is brought to the series position. This brings the hole S (shown in dotted lines in the lever 0, Fig. 7) opposite the plunger S and the cut-out switch R can be thrown, cutting out motor M and locking the switch N in the series position. The series circuit is now completed through the short-circuiting piece 8". The other cut-out switches operating in the same [manner further description is unnecessary.

WVhat we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is

1. In a controller, the combination of a cylindrical switch, contacts thereon, and sets of stationary brushes engaging therewith, the brushes and contacts bearing such a relation to each other that the circuit is alternately completed or broken at one set, then at another.

2. In a controller, the combination of sets of contacts mounted for rotary movement, sets of stationary brushes engaging therewith, one set of the moving contacts being slightly longer or in advance of any other, whereby the interrupting or completing of the circuits is alternately accomplished first at one set of contacts, then at another.

In a controller, the combination of sets of contacts mounted for rotary movement, means for imparting motion to the sets of contacts at the same rates of speed, and a plurality of rows of stationary brushes, the brushes of one row engaging with its set of moving contacts slightly in advance of another row.

4. In a controller, the combination of two rows of stationary contacts, segments suitably mounted for rotary movement, contacts mounted on the segments adapted to bridge the brushes in the rows of stationary contacts, certain of the brushes and contacts on opposite segments operating sim ultaneousl y at the closing of the circuit, the remainder operating in alternation.

5. In a controller, the combination of a switch mounted for rotary movement, asupport or spider for the switch provided with polygonal faces, strips of insulating material secured to the faces, and contacts mounted on the insulating-strips.

6. In an electric controller,the combination of a switch havingstationary and moving c011- tacts, a second switch having a cylindrical portion inclosing the first switch and mounted for rotary movement, the two switches being independent of each other.

7. In a controller, the combination of a switch having stationary and moving contacts, a vertically-extending support for the switch, a second switch having a cylindricalv portion inclosing the first switch and mounted for rotary movement, and means for operating the switches independently.

8. In a controller, the combination of a switch mounted for rotary movement, a cylindrical portion forming a part of the switch, a spider or support for the cylindrical portion, a reversing-switch extending inside of the cylindrical portion, but independent thereof, means for operating the switches independent-1y, and means for preventing their simultaneous operation.

9. A blow-out magnet provided with a plurality of energizing-coils, each included in a separate circuit.

10. In a controller, the combination of a plurality of stationary contact-brushes, moving contacts engaging therewith, and a plurality of blowout-magnet coils, each included in a separate circuit.

11. In a controller, the combination of a plurality of energizing-coils mounted on the core of a blow-out magnet, pole-pieces at the ends of the core forming top and bottom supports, and pins secured to the pole-pieces, those on one side forming a pivot about which the blow-out magnet can be moved.

12. In a controller, the combination of a plurality of arc-restraining chutes,pole-pieces between the chutes, energizing-coils included in separate circuit-s, operating-shafts extending parallel with the core of the magnet, and arms connected to the shafts for imparting similar movements to top and bottom of the magnet structure when itis moved away from its normal position.

13. In a controller, a plurality of arc-restraining chutes, a magnet for disrupting the arcs formed between contacts, an energizingcoil for the magnet, a pole-piece secured to the core of the magnet, and means for moving the magnet and arc-restraining chutes as a unit when it is desired to inspect the operating parts of the controller.

14. In a controller, the combination of a blow-out magnet, a handle secured to an op crating-lever, a pin carried by the lever, a forked lever engaging with the pin,verticallyextending shafts to which the levers are socured, and levers mounted at the top of the shafts engaging with the magnet structure for moving the upper portion when the handle is pulled outward.

15. In a controller, the combination of a blow-out-magnet structure, means for moving it outward in a straight line for a certain distance, and means for pivoting the structure on one side, so that it may be swung in the are of a circle.

16. In a controller, the combination of a plurality. of separate means for controlling the motors,cut-out switches for the motors,means preventing the operation of the cut out switches except when the motors bear a certain relation to each other, and means preventing the establishing of a new relation of the motor-circuit after a cut-out switch has been thrown.

17. In a controller, the combination of a coininutatin g-switch for establishing dit'l'eren t relations of the motor-circuits, a rheostatic or controlling switch independent of the commutating-switch, for starting, stopping and controlling the motors when so connected, cut-out switches for the motors, and means preventing the operation of the switches except when the com mutating-switch is in a certain position.

18. In a controller, the combination of a com mutating-switch for establishing a series or parallel relation of the motor-circuits, a rheostatic or controlling switch independent of the commutating-switch, for starting, stopping and controlling the motors when so connected, cut-out switches for the motors, means for preventing their operation except when the coinmutating-switch is in the series position, and means for preventing the commutating-switch from establishin a n ew relation of the motor-circuits after a cut-out switch has been thrown.

19. In a switch, the combination of fixed contacts, a plurality of moving contacts engaging therewith, an insulating-support to which the moving contacts are secured, an actuating-shaft, and means permitting the insulating-support to rock on the actuatingshaft.

20. In a switch, the combination of fixed contacts, a plurality of moving contacts engaging therewith, an insulating-s11pport to which the moving contacts are secured, and a metal hub for the support so arranged that alimited lateral movement of the insulatingsupport is permitted independent of the shaft, but which is positively actuated in an angular direction.

21. In a controller, the combination of parallel switches, stationary contacts therefor, an operating-shaft, movable contacts, supports for the contacts mounted on the shaft, and means for providing a certain amount of lateral movement to each support independent of the other or others.

22. In an electric controller, the combination of contacts mounted for rotary movement in a horizontal plane, and contacts mounted for rotary movement in a vertical plane, one set of contacts being mounted inside of the other, andv means for actuating both sets of contacts independently.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 0th day of October, lSOtJ.

IVILLIAM I3. POTTER. FRANK E. JASE.

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